Sam Tanner
Sam Tanner is an accomplished Olympian who is participating in the Z Manu World Championships, showcasing his talents in the unique and exhilarating sport of manu diving.
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Sam Tanner is a New Zealand Olympian and Sam Ruthe's training partner.
‘I think I could run even faster’: the NZ teenager shattering athletics records | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2026-03-06
Sam Tanner is a fellow New Zealander who did not finish the race.
Sam Ruthe seventh at Sound Invite as teen chases Commonwealth Games qualifying time
New Zealand· 2026-02-15
Sam Tanner is a fellow New Zealander who did not finish the race.
Sam Ruthe seventh at Sound Invite as teen chases Commonwealth Games qualifying timeNew Zealand· 2026-02-15Sam Tanner is an Olympian and Sam Ruthe's training partner.
The baby who was born to run: Kiwi teen track star Sam Ruthe on his astonishing achievements and fleet-footed familyNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Fellow New Zealander Sam Tanner also competed in Boston but was forced to withdraw after another runner clipped his Achilles.
Sam Ruthe’s New Zealand mile record puts him in mix for Commonwealth Games debutNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
Sam Tanner was edged by Sam Ruthe in the recordbreaking 800m.
Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800mNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
Sam Tanner helped lead Ruthe in the second half of the race, setting the pace for the teenager.
Athletics: Sam Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800m a day after breaking 1500m record at secondary schools championshipsNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Tanner is noted as a 1500m runner at the championships.
On The Up: NZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games beginNew Zealand· 2025-12-03
Sam Tanner is a five-time national champion who paced Sam Ruthe during his record-setting mile.
Sam Ruthe, 15, has already run a four-minute mile. He would ‘love to try and qualify’ for the 2028 Olympics
United States· 2025-03-29
Sam Tanner is a fellow athlete who tied for gold in the senior 1500m with Sam Ruthe.
Sam Ruthe: Youngest four-minute mile runner eyes balance and next big event after breaking world recordNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
Sam Tanner is an Olympian and training partner of Sam Ruthe.
World record-breaking Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe full of potential, says coachNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
Sam Tanner is a competitor who tied for gold in the senior 1500m with Sam Ruthe.
Sam Ruthe: Youngest four-minute mile runner eyes balance and next big event after breaking world recordNew Zealand· 2025-03-19Ruthe was paced by two-time Olympian Sam Tanner around four laps of the rain-soaked track in Auckland.
Sam Ruthe: New Zealand teenager, 15, becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mileUnited States· 2025-03-19Sam Tanner is a two-time Olympian who will pace Ruthe in his mile attempt.
Four-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sightsNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Sam Tanner is a two-time Olympian who will pace Ruthe in his mile attempt.
Four-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sightsNew Zealand· 2025-03-17The regional qualifiers have already drawn major sporting figures, with Olympians Sam Tanner and Julian David.
Auckland’s Viaduct hosts ‘super qualifiers’ for Z Manu World Championships ahead of grand finalNew Zealand· 2025-02-15
